Math-U-See
Ren Allen
"Has anyone's children played with Math-U-See? I think mostly my son likes
the manipulatives and the song. but I find myself asking is it too
schooly?"
Only if you're putting it out as something more desirable than
anything else he is doing, or pushing it as a way to learn math. If
it's just there, like any other thing in your home and he enjoys it,
then great.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
the manipulatives and the song. but I find myself asking is it too
schooly?"
Only if you're putting it out as something more desirable than
anything else he is doing, or pushing it as a way to learn math. If
it's just there, like any other thing in your home and he enjoys it,
then great.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
Ren Allen
"I thought about pick up the curriculum - more for myself then my son -
because he is very mathematically inclined and I am not very good at
math."
It costs way too much for that. I bought the whole thing back when we
were more "relaxed/eclectic" and thought it was great. But it's
really, really repetative, unecessarily so. The manipulatives are
great fun (my kids also think they're building blocks) or for
explaining place value in a simple way. For the money, you can get
lots of other cool stuff that will help you get over your math anxiety.
Books that helped me;
"I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
"Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or something.
An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
because he is very mathematically inclined and I am not very good at
math."
It costs way too much for that. I bought the whole thing back when we
were more "relaxed/eclectic" and thought it was great. But it's
really, really repetative, unecessarily so. The manipulatives are
great fun (my kids also think they're building blocks) or for
explaining place value in a simple way. For the money, you can get
lots of other cool stuff that will help you get over your math anxiety.
Books that helped me;
"I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
"Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or something.
An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
S Drag-teine
Thank you... I will check them out.
Shannon
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ren Allen
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 3:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Math-U-See
"I thought about pick up the curriculum - more for myself then my son -
because he is very mathematically inclined and I am not very good at
math."
It costs way too much for that. I bought the whole thing back when we
were more "relaxed/eclectic" and thought it was great. But it's
really, really repetative, unecessarily so. The manipulatives are
great fun (my kids also think they're building blocks) or for
explaining place value in a simple way. For the money, you can get
lots of other cool stuff that will help you get over your math anxiety.
Books that helped me;
"I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
"Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or something.
An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
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Shannon
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I'm glad we switched!
We are now safer and healthier, using toxic-free products and saving money,
too.
Call (212) 990-6214 for a 10 minute prerecorded presentation or contact me
directly.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ren Allen
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 3:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Math-U-See
"I thought about pick up the curriculum - more for myself then my son -
because he is very mathematically inclined and I am not very good at
math."
It costs way too much for that. I bought the whole thing back when we
were more "relaxed/eclectic" and thought it was great. But it's
really, really repetative, unecessarily so. The manipulatives are
great fun (my kids also think they're building blocks) or for
explaining place value in a simple way. For the money, you can get
lots of other cool stuff that will help you get over your math anxiety.
Books that helped me;
"I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
"Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or something.
An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
Yahoo! Groups Links
Pamela Sorooshian
"Family Math" - great if you use it as fun games, not "lessons."
"Math for Smarty Pants," Marilyn Burns (also "The I Hate Mathematics
Book").
For little kids - Peggy Kaye's book, "Games for Math" and "Games for
Learning" are fun.
I like ANYTHING by Theoni Pappas - but my kids - not so much.
-pam
"Math for Smarty Pants," Marilyn Burns (also "The I Hate Mathematics
Book").
For little kids - Peggy Kaye's book, "Games for Math" and "Games for
Learning" are fun.
I like ANYTHING by Theoni Pappas - but my kids - not so much.
-pam
On Feb 5, 2006, at 12:36 PM, Ren Allen wrote:
> Books that helped me;
> "I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
> "Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
> and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or
> something.
> An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
> only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
> that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
> it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
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Lisa H
I recommend anything by Marilyn Burns. She helps keep me out of the need to think that i need to be "doing" anything about "math." Was good to quote to dh when he worried about what we were or weren't "doing."
Lisa.
Lisa.
----- Original Message -----
From: Pamela Sorooshian
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Math-U-See
"Family Math" - great if you use it as fun games, not "lessons."
"Math for Smarty Pants," Marilyn Burns (also "The I Hate Mathematics
Book").
For little kids - Peggy Kaye's book, "Games for Math" and "Games for
Learning" are fun.
I like ANYTHING by Theoni Pappas - but my kids - not so much.
-pam
On Feb 5, 2006, at 12:36 PM, Ren Allen wrote:
> Books that helped me;
> "I Hate Mathematics" and "Miracle Math" were huge help. I also have
> "Algebra Unplugged" and one by Theoni Pappas (can't remember the title
> and it's still packed...Pam?) I think it's "The Joy of Math" or
> something.
> An interesting read is "The Math Instinct", but save your money. It
> only confirms scientifically, everything unschoolers will tell you;
> that math used for real life purposes comes naturally to humans, put
> it on paper (symbolic) and it becomes troublesome.
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